November 12: Conservation Commission Hearing on Three County Fairgrounds for a Wetlands Order of Conditions

Northampton’s Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on November 12 regarding work at the Three County Fairgrounds: CONSERVATION COMMISSION in the Hearing Room 18, City Hall 210 Main Street, Northampton, MA for a public hearing:5:00 PM Three County Fairgrounds for a Wetlands Order of Conditions for a complete redevelopment of the site, with five […]

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Ward 3: Your Next City Councilor, Angela Plassmann

Today’s Gazette reports: Angela D. Plassmann defeated incumbent Ward 3 City Councilor Robert C. Reckman Tuesday by 68 votes.Plassmann captured 576 votes to Reckman’s 508 votes, winning in both Ward 3 precincts. On her campaign website, Ms. Plassmann outlines her priorities as follows:As your Ward 3 City Councilor, I will represent your interests in these […]

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Northampton Media Video: Plassmann Debates Reckman for Ward 3 City Council Seat, 10/19/09

Northampton Media has a 40-minute Vimeo video of the 10/19/09 debate between Ward 3 City Council candidates Angela Plassmann and Bob Reckman (incumbent).See also:Northampton Media: “Plassmann v Reckman” (10/20/09)Plassman spoke of problems at the Walter Salvo House, a medium-rise public housing project. Reckman countered that such housing problems are beyond the purview of the council.Gazette: […]

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Press Release: “A new gateway into the City will be the site of a new piece of public art to welcome people to Northampton”

We are pleased to publish the following press release: Subject: A new gateway into the City will be the site of a new piece of public art to welcome people to NorthamptonFor Immediate Release October 20, 2009From: Northampton Arts Council [link], Inc. A gateway into the City will be the site of a new piece […]

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Ward 3: Upcoming Candidates Night and Meadows Cleanup

The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association has this announcement today: To: Members of the Ward 3 Neighborhood AssociationRe: Upcoming Candidates Night and Meadows CleanupFrom: Jerry Budgar, PresidentDate: October 18, 2009Just a reminder that we will sponsor our second Candidate Night on Monday, October 19 starting at 7 p.m. at Bridge Street School. We’ll be featuring discussions […]

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Press Release: “Candidate Nights October 14th & 19th 7 PM”

We are publishing this announcement at the request of the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: Candidate Nights October 14th & 19th 7 PMThe Ward 3 Neighborhood Association will be holding two Candidate Forums as follows:Wednesday, October 14th:School Committee At-LargeCity Councilor At-LargeMonday, October 19th:Ward 3 City CouncilorMayorBoth start at 7 p.m. at the Bridge Street School.We will be […]

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Press Release from Angela Plassmann: “Ward 3 Forum for City Councilor Candidates, October 19, 7-9pm, Bridge Street School”

Angela Plassmann, who is challenging incumbent Bob Reckman for the Ward 3 City Council seat, issued this press release today: For Immediate ReleaseFrom: Angela Plassmann, Ward 3 City Council CandidateRe: Ward 3 Forum for City Councilor Candidates, October 19, 7-9pm, Bridge Street SchoolI would like to state I am and always have been willing and […]

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November 16: I-91 Interchange 19 Study Advisory Group Meeting

Northampton Media reports that an Exit 19 meeting has been scheduled for November 16: …the I-91 Interchange 19 PAC [Project Advisory Committee] meeting has officially been rescheduled. The meeting will occur on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of JFK Middle School in Florence, MA. JFK Middle School is located at 100 […]

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October 4: Ward 3 Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting; New Bike Path Opens

At the request of Ward 3 City Councilor Bob Reckman, we are publishing the following announcement: The Ward Three Neighborhood Association, the Northampton Office of Planning and Development and the Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways will hold a two-part celebration on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The first part will be the annual meeting of […]

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September 26: Free Home Green Energy-Saving Workshop

The Ward 3 Neighborhood Association is circulating the following announcement: We received the following message from Ward 3 resident Faye Wolfe about a seminar we think will be of interest to residents of our ward. Best of all, it’s going to be held here. She wrote:“I’m working with Green Northampton to help organize one of […]

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